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Iowa community colleges enter admission agreement with Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative

Drake and other Iowa institutions are collaborating to create transfer pathways from community colleges to private four-year institutions Fifteen Iowa community college presidents met Wednesday, September 25 in Des Moines to approve the Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee admission agreement with the Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative that aims to streamline the transfer process for Iowa community...

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The Ray Center at Drake University and the Society for Human Resource Management partner to promote civility at work

The Robert D. and Billie Ray Center at Drake University and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) are proud to launch a partnership that will promote civility at work. Research from SHRM shows that more than half (58%) of U.S. workers believe our society is uncivil, and U.S. organizations collectively lose approximately $2 billion...

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Largest campaign in Drake’s history exceeds goals, creates generational impact 

The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave & Bold raises more than $265 million  Drake University announced today that its ambitious three-year fundraising goal of $225 million was exceeded by more than $40 million for The Ones: Drake’s Campaign for the Brave and Bold. With the support of more than 13,800 individual donors, the University...

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Drake Hosts Satellite Voting, Recognized for Excellence in Student Voter Turnout

Pictured: Satellite voting location on Drake’s campus in 2016. Two student-led organizations—Drake College Republicans and Drake Democrats—worked hand-in-hand to gain enough signatures on campus to secure a satellite voting location on October 18 at Drake’s Knapp Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two student organizations have successfully arranged a similar voting location every...

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Voices of Drake: Jessica Avianeda Blanco

This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as Hispanic, Latino,...

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Voices of Drake: Ana Chacon

This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as...

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Drake to Welcome Former Nike CMO as Fall Bucksbaum Speaker

Drake to Welcome Former Nike CMO as Fall Bucksbaum Speaker

Greg Hoffman to discuss creating powerful brand experiences through emotional storytelling Drake University is excited to announce Greg Hoffman, former Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of Nike, as the second speaker of the Bucksbaum Lectureship in Business series. The lecture will take place on Nov. 14 at the Knapp Center at 7 p.m. The event is...

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Iowa Architectural Foundation to Host Meredith Hall Celebration Event

Iowa Architectural Foundation to Host Meredith Hall Celebration Event

“Celebrating Meredith Hall: a Mies Masterpiece Renewed” will be presented by the Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication on October 12 at 7 p.m. Des Moines, IA – September 30, 2024 — The Iowa Architectural Foundation and the Drake University School of Journalism and Mass Communication are proud...

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Voices of Drake: Karle Rosales Gearhart

Voices of Drake: Karle Rosales Gearhart

This Q&A is part of the story series Voices of Drake that highlights the diversity, ambition, and passion of the incredible people who make up our campus community. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be sharing a collection of interviews to spotlight some of the amazing people in our community who identify as Hispanic, Latino,...

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Drake Students Celebrate 25 Years of Investment Success with Krause Investment Challenge

Drake Students Celebrate 25 Years of Investment Success with Krause Investment Challenge

Drake University students are marking a significant milestone in financial education and real-world investment experience. The Krause Fund, an undergraduate student-managed equity fund, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with impressive results that have consistently outperformed real-world investment fund market benchmarks. Established in 1998 through a generous donation made by renowned Des Moines businessman and philanthropist,...